Water Analysis

COLEGIO DE MUNTINLUPA
EXPERIMENT NO. 5
WATER ANALYSIS
Submitted by:
Delos Reyes, Sean Wesley P.
Date of Submission:
November 20, 2023
Submitted to:
Engr. Roberto R. Lizardo
Instructor
I. OBJECTIVE:
To determine the total, dissolved, and suspended solid in a water sample To determine
the ions, present in the solid of a water sample
II. MATERIALS:
● Evaporating dish
● Gravity filter
● Hotplate/burner
● Funnel
● Scale
● 100 ml beaker
III. INTRODUCTION:
Water serves as our fundamental source of drinking and a vital element for survival.
However, before water becomes safe for consumption, it necessitates treatment to extract
impurities. Water-treatment facilities play a crucial role in removing contaminants such as
bacteria. To prepare these facilities for potential water impurities, thorough testing is
imperative. This laboratory experiment focuses on conducting tests on water to analyze its
contents. Through processes like filtering and distillation, we aim to identify and quantify
various substances present in the water.
IV. PROCEDURE
The experiment involved multiple steps to analyze and compare Total Dissolved
Solids (TDS), Total Solids (TS), and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) in a water sample.
Initially, 50 ml of the water sample was filtered in a pristine 100 ml beaker. Subsequently, 25
ml of the filtrate was pipetted into an evaporating dish, and the combined mass of the two
was determined.
The next steps involved the controlled heating of the sample using a hotplate or flame.
Initially, the sample was slowly heated until almost dry, at which point it was covered with a
watch glass, and the heat was reduced. Afterward, the sample was heated slowly again, and
once the water had evaporated, the heat was reduced for an additional 3 minutes. The sample
was then allowed to cool to room temperature, and its mass was determined.
In the following steps, an original water sample was evaporated to dryness, and the
mass of the evaporating dish was measured. Subsequently, 25 ml of the original sample was
pipetted into the evaporating dish, and the mass was recorded. The sample was then
evaporated to dryness, and the final mass was noted.
Finally, the collected data for TDS, TS, and TSS were compared, providing valuable
insights into the composition of the water sample and the effectiveness of the analysis
techniques employed in the experiment.
V. DATA ANALYSIS:
Empty With Water Heated Difference in

Volume
Erlenmeyer Flask 121.36 g 146.36 g 121.61 g 0.25 g

(Unfiltered Water)
Evaporating Dish 40.11 g 61.13 g 40.19 0.08 g

(Filtered Water)
Table 1. Collected data from the experiment
Computation for Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) = Total Solids (TS) - Total Dissolved Solids ( TDS)
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) = 0.25 g - 0.08 g
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) = 0.17 g
VI. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the experiment was undertaken to scrutinize the composition of a water

sample by examining the levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Total Solids (TS), and Total
Suspended Solids (TSS). The process was initiated by filtering 50 ml of the water sample,
resulting in a noticeable reduction in mass within the Erlenmeyer flask. Subsequently, 25 ml
of the filtrate was accurately pipetted into the evaporating dish, contributing to the observed
mass variations.
The controlled heating phases were integral to the experimental procedure, involving
initial gradual heating until the sample was nearly dry, followed by covering it with a watch
glass and subjecting it to further controlled heating, with a subsequent reduction in heat for
an additional 3 minutes. The determination of mass post-cooling provided essential data,
indicating alterations in the sample due to the applied heat treatments.
The computation for Total Suspended Solids (TSS) revealed a calculated value of 0.17
g, signifying the portion of solids that remained suspended in the water sample post-heating
and filtration processes.
In conclusion, the comprehensive data analysis, including the observed mass changes
and TSS computation, offers meaningful insights into the composition of the water sample
and the effectiveness of the analytical techniques employed. These findings contribute to our
understanding of the presence and behavior of dissolved and suspended solids, crucial for
assessing water quality and refining water treatment processes.

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COLEGIO DE MUNTINLUPA

Empty With Water Heated Difference in

Erlenmeyer Flask 121.36 g 146.36 g 121.61 g 0.25 g

Evaporating Dish 40.11 g 61.13 g 40.19 0.08 g

Table 1. Collected data from the experiment

Computation for Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

In conclusion, the experiment was undertaken to scrutinize the composition of a water

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